GALA IDEE 2023 | Highlighting the IMPACT of Ethnoculturally Diverse Entrepreneurs in Canada, 16th Nov, 2023, 5PM, Hotel Windsor

 

GALA IDEE 2023 Groupe 3737 Highlights the IMPACT of Ethnoculturally Diverse Entrepreneurs in Canada 16th November, 2023, 5PM Hotel Windsor, Montreal

Groupe 3737 is pleased to announce the 2023 edition of the Gala IDEE, which will highlight the IMPACT of ethnoculturally diverse entrepreneurs in Canada. This prestigious evening will take place at the Windsor Hotel, Montreal on November 16, 2023 from 5:00 PM. The Gala IDEE is an annual event organized by Groupe 3737, aiming to highlight the importance of Inclusion, Diversity and Entrepreneurial Excellence. Following a call for entrepreneurial projects, 12 finalists representing each category have been selected (3 per category). A jury of industry experts will determine the 4 winners, who will receive their trophy for each category during the Gala IDEE. Groupe 3737 is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create wealth through entrepreneurial projects carried out by individuals from ethnocultural diversity. Based in Montreal, Groupe 3737 represents pride in accomplishment, economic independence, the possibility of taking one's place in Canadian society and to contribute to its wealth while maintaining ethnic identity. Groupe 3737 is mobilizing nationally with 12 offices in Canada, by offering 8 free entrepreneurial support programs (training, workshops, personalized coaching, infrastructure access.…) and the Supporting Black Communities in Canada initiative to make a real difference for entrepreneurs of ethnocultural diversity. www.groupe3737.com/en/our-programs

"I am extremely proud of the significant impact our programs have had so far: more than 1,300 jobs created and 2,200 entrepreneurs supported, generating total revenue of more than $200 million. This success is also the result of a solid partnership with the Government of Canada. The GALA IDEE is the stage where we celebrate entrepreneurs of ethnocultural diversity, these IMPACTORS who through their creativity, their energy, their resilience transform communities (the community) and lay solid milestones for a Canada that is always radiant and prosperous." declares Louis-Edgar Jean-François, CPA, CEO Groupe 3737

GALA IDEE 2023

The Gala IDEE evening includes: Welcoming cocktail A sumptuous dînner Exceptional performances by renowned singer BellA Forté Présentation of the finalists in 4 categories and Crowd Favourite Award Entrepreneur of the year Businesswoman of the year Emerging Entrepreneur Innovation Prize Crowd Favourite Award The public are invited to reserve their tickets now for this unforgettable evening. Places are limited. Go to the ticket office by clicking Gala IDEE 2023.

GUEST OF HONOUR + FINALISTS

Groupe 3737 is delighted to exclusively announce that this year's Gala IDEE guest of honour will be Claudette McGowan, President and CEO of Protexxa, a B2B cybersecurity platform, and the complete list of finalists in all categories:  Category: Entrepreneur of the year Ibrahim Aboulhouda, Recrulink Jean-Yves Roux, Natyf Inc. Mohamed Diallo, Bioeureka Category: Businesswoman of the Year Jude-Marie Guillaume, Centre académique Bravo Mélissa Charles, Excelsior avocats inc. Muriel Koucoï, Simkha bioscosmétique Category: Emerging Entrepreneur Amadou Bah, ThriveTrack Marie Lavoie, CoeurWay Nathalie Khadija Pesin, Le village des bébés Category: Innovation Prize Keithy Antoine, Espace urbain Khalil Miloudi, Block T Nanette Sene, Juno Techno Congratulations from Groupe 3737 to the talented 2023 Gala IDEE finalists.

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ABOUT GROUPE 3737

Groupe 3737 is a national not-for-profit organization which provides coaching and support tools for BIPOC business owners with an ecosystem of more than 2,000 entrepreneurs across Canada. Based in Montreal in one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Canada and housed in a mythical building that once hired immigrants for manufacturing work, Groupe 3737 represents the pride of accomplishment, economic independence, the possibility of taking one’s place in Canadian society and contributing to its wealth while keeping its ethnic identity. With its 50,000 square foot infrastructure in a building spread over 3 floors converted into a springboard of opportunity and 7 offices in the cities where there are the most black communities, Groupe 3737 can mobilize across Canada and make a real difference with diverse ethnocultural entrepreneurs who are often marginalized.